Smitten Films

Smitten Films takes all of your media - thousands of pictures and hours of video - and precisely edits them to create a film that can be enjoyed by your family and friends around the world and for generations to come.
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06/02/2020

#blackouttuesday #amplifymelanatedvoices

05/27/2020

Although we see them as young children, kids have really stepped up in a big way during this challenging time. When founder @lisa.k.ridd daughter, Poppy, asked for a sewing machine to help make masks, Lisa was proud of how her daughter wanted to be a part of the solution. It's been inspirational to see all the ways young kids have stepped in to give back. They may be small, but their hearts are big ❤️ #inspiration #giveback

05/25/2020

Memorial Day weekend may have looked a little different this year, but the opportunity to explore a new hiking trail, start a new book you've been dying to read, and create memories with your family are still very much open. While many vacations have been cancelled the past few months, it's important to shift our perspective and appreciate these uninterrupted days we'll never get back. Today and everyday we’re grateful to those who have sacrificed so much for our country 🇺🇸 Check out this fun video of @lisa.k.ridd and her family learning to make ice cream together as they make the most of this long weekend and celebrate family time 🍦#memorialdayweekend2020 #familymemories #grateful

05/20/2020

Here's a sweet reminder that Father's Day is almost here! These days reminiscing on all the special moments you've shared together with your family is even more meaningful. And what a better way to show how thankful you are to have your husband by your side than by gifting him a film to remember all the joyful times with him and his kids. We have just one spot left so contact us today to start the ultimate gift! #fathersdaygifts #thoughtfulgifts

05/18/2020

Hoping everyone took some time this weekend to unwind and reset. Self care is more important than ever these days. Finding the time can be challenging, but in order to take care of our kids we must first take care of ourselves. Loving this beautiful illustration by @kimothy.joy #selfcare #takingcareofmama #mamatime

05/13/2020

Though the days are long, the tantrums are abundant, and quarantine life seems endless, we're grateful for our health and this time together. Loving this sweet reminder of the most important takeaway from this difficult time that @niki.and.crew created with her family ❤️ #grateful #quarantinedwithkids #familymemories

05/11/2020

We may have just finished celebrating us mamas, but Father's Day is right around the corner! Smitten mamas have found that a film showcasing the abundance of love between their kids and husband is the perfect gift to express gratitude and appreciation for all they do. This touching trailer @sarajanemercer created last year was the ultimate gift to commemorate all the wonderful moments between her husband and daughters. Interested in creating your own? We've been busy over here working on some amazing Father's Day films, and have just two spots left to deliver in time for the big day. DM us today to start the most thoughtful gift for the dad in your kids life. #fathersdaygifts #thoughtfulgifts #replayreliverepeat

05/10/2020

This year more than ever, we hope you take the time to recognize yourselves as the superheroes that you are. The past few months have been nothing short of chaotic, challenging, and anxiety ridden, yet we've all embraced the unknown and stepped up to be the best wives, teachers, co-workers, friends, and most importantly mamas we can be during this unprecedented time. Wishing you all a day of well-deserved relaxation and time spent with your loved ones. 📷@jobryanphotography #happymothersday #mothersday2020 #momlife #frontstepsprojectrye

05/06/2020

COVID-19 is going to be an event that defines our kids childhoods. While this is a time of uncertainty and challenging times, we as parents have the power to help shape the way our children are experiencing this pandemic. So while this is difficult for us all, now more than ever it's important for us to bend some of the rules, let some of our standards slip, and help cultivate special memories for us all to remember this uninterrupted time we all have together as a family. #familymemories #storytelling #documentyourdays

05/04/2020

Wishing everyone hope, positivity, love, and encouragement as we navigate another week during this challenging time together 🌈 📷@ksenia_belanger

05/01/2020

Been on the job for 7 weeks now...

04/29/2020

The feelings of isolation and loneliness are more present than ever the longer this goes on, but we're so grateful to be able to connect with loved ones near and far through technology. Though connecting with friends and family has an entirely different meaning these days, we've all adapted to survive and come up with imaginative ways to find these virtual connections. This connection is what keeps us going day in and day out. Loving this illustration by the talented @coupdegracefarris that depicts today's new way of expressing love and finding connection in today's world. #quarantineconnection #loveisallyouneed #grateful

04/22/2020

Today, more than ever we’re grateful for our amazing 🌏. Feeling hopeful that despite these uncertain times our Earth is taking the necessary time to heal and allow us to re-connect with Mother Nature. 📷 @dstrazz3

04/20/2020

What is the lifesaving activity that is getting you through each day right now? For Smitten’s Marketing Director (and her 16 month old sidekick) it has been daily visits to the the Duck pond in downtown Manhattan, where new ducklings are expected to hatch any day now. During this isolating and challenging time, the ducks have really brought together the community and become something families are bonding over. If you live downtown and are looking for an activity to entertain your kids, a socially distanced visit to the pond “fits the bill” (pun intended). #duckpond #lifewithlittles @ Battery Park,New York

04/17/2020

YOU ARE DOING ENOUGH. We know these days can be long and tiring. Often we’re left at the end of the day feeling like we’re not doing enough for our kids during this challenging time, questioning our abilities and how this pandemic will affect our kids. But let these images serve as a reminder to each of you - YOU ARE DOING ENOUGH. Sending love and strength to all of you during this challenging time 💕 📷 sweet photo shared by a dear friend of Smitten who is “passing notes” with her 6 year old daughter during quarantine.

04/15/2020

Distance learning: the new norm. This shift in learning has forced us all to adapt to a new way of life. We've had to create a new routine, modify the method in which our kids our learning, and for some of us brush up on subjects we haven't visited in a very long time. It's a challenging time for all of us, which makes it that much more important to be forgiving to ourselves. Your kids won't remember if things aren't going as smoothly has you wished, and likely will celebrate the extra screen time that might be needed if you need to spend some time getting reacquainted with 5th grade science 😂. They're going to remember how you made them feel safe and loved, when they might be feeling anxious. Setting a daily schedule, being patient (with yourself and your kids) and familiarizing yourself in advance with some of the topics being covered the next day are what we at Smitten have found to be helpful during this difficult time. Share below helpful tips that you've found successful in your new role as a teacher. #distancelearning #newnormal #gratefulforteachers

04/12/2020

Wishing everyone a very happy Easter and a day filled with creating new holiday memories together 🐰

04/09/2020

Grateful to all the heroes who are on the frontlines fighting this pandemic ❤️ THANK YOU 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 #nyctough #clapbecausewecare #healthcareworkers

03/25/2020

This photo is of a text exchange between a client and founder, @lisa.k.ridd. During this difficult time our client has found joy in reliving their family memories by watching their Smitten films together, something we're so grateful we are able to provide. Whether it’s revisiting old videos and photos, watching home videos, or reflecting on your favorite family moments, we hope you spend some time with your loved ones enjoying all the memories you’ve created together and continue to make more! We're grateful that our business model has always been a remote one, so we are able to continue working on projects for our beloved customers during this time. We encourage you to contact us about creating a film for you and your family. #enjoyyourmemories #familytime #replayreliverepeat

03/24/2020

During this uncertain and unsettling time, it’s so important to support each other and to do what we can to help those in need. As a women-run company comprised of mothers, we feel especially compelled to encourage and inspire all of the moms-to-be who will not be able to have any loved ones present during their labor and delivery due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In partnership with @unionsquareplay, we’re seeking your help to act as their virtual cheerleaders. We are asking for short video clips providing encouragement for these brave new moms. Please send your videos to [email protected] with subject line: "You are not alone". We will edit and compile your messages to share with moms around the world who need this extra support right now as a reminder that they are not alone. #youarenotalone

03/23/2020

We hope you all got some much needed R&R this weekend. While many of us are focusing much, if not all, of our energy on our kids, it’s also equally important during these stressful times that we care for ourselves as well. So catch up on that must read, get the bubbles out for a relaxing bath, or pour the extra glass of 🍷, but make sure you’re taking time for yourself during this difficult time. #metime #recharge #mamatime

03/20/2020

It’s the first day of spring and even though we are navigating extremely challenging and unprecendent times, we hope you find the time to reflect on the positive and spend the afternoon outdoors with your kids. With record high temps and the rain stopping shortly, today is the perfect day to get all the energy from the week out and go on a long walk, take a bike ride with your kids, or engage in some friendly competition and build an obstacle course - winner gets to choose the next activity! Don’t forget to take videos and photos of these memories 📸Wishing everyone a safe and healthy weekend filled with creating new memories together. #familytime #familymemories #replayreliverepeat

03/20/2020

Happy first day of spring! We hope you get to celebrate by spending time outdoors and creating new memories with your family. With the rain stopping shortly and temps expected to be at a record high, today is the perfect day to go on a long walk with your family, take a bike ride, or engage in some friendly competition and build an obstacle course - winner picks next activity! Don’t forget to take plenty of videos and photos. Wishing you all a healthy weekend full of memories together. 📷 @wanderingwilla #familytime #firstdayofspring #replayreliverepeat

03/19/2020

As we continue to re-visit Smitten's core values, one of our favorites is 'more dance parties'. These days with spending our time indoors, we're forced to think a bit outside the box. In between helping with school work, let's show our kids that while many things are unknown at the moment, we can still have fun! Inspire your kids to pretend play, set up a family picnic on your living room floor, have dance parties, and keep those bedtime reading snuggles coming. #moredanceparties #familymemories #replayreliverepeat

03/13/2020

Today more than ever we’re grateful to celebrate the simple. As we’re re-visiting our core values this month, it’s during the uncertain times like these that we’re reminded that it’s the little moments that bring the purest joy. Whether it’s your baby’s giggle, your toddler ‘reading’, or your children playing together, these are the moments you’ll treasure forever. Thank you @motheruntitled for sharing this sweet moment that captures this statement so perfectly.

03/09/2020

Recently Smitten's founder, @lisa.k.ridd, had the privilege of sitting down with @theideamix to speak to her journey of launching Smitten Films, the challenges she's overcome, and what she's learned along the way. As we listen to her podcast and are reminded of how far Smitten has come, from Lisa hiring the first employee 2 1/2 years in, to now overseeing a team of mom's behind Smitten's storytelling, we couldn't be more proud to call her our fearless leader. Check out our stories to hear from our founder and get a sneak peek from her recording session with BTS footage. Link in bio for the full episode. #motivationalmonday #entrepreneurlife #fearlessleader

03/04/2020

The ultimate, but most rewarding, commitment 👶🏼 #truth #realtalk #parentingquotes

03/02/2020

At Smitten Films we champion all moms. We listen to their stories and we tell their stories. We’re proud to offer moms flexible work schedules. Finding a work/life balance after having children can be difficult, and we’re grateful to provide this gift to Smitten’s working mamas. 📷 @nickiesebastian #replayreliverepeat #whoruntheworld #mamapower #womensupportingwomen

03/01/2020

It’s hard to believe February is over and it’s already time for our next “Moments into Memories with Smitten Films” feature. This month’s client has made multiple films with Smitten and uses our Monthly Footage Transfer Program to stay on track throughout the year to help with the thousands of videos and photos she and her husband take on their phones. With every vacation they embark on, every birthday they celebrate, and every sweet bonding moment these two little ones enjoy, it’s so special to have it all captured in a Year in Review film for their family to treasure forever. Each year a new set of memories are created, and we absolutely love watching this family grow. #replayreliverepeat #yearinreview #familymemories

02/27/2020

We're nearing the final days of our February promotion! If you're like us and have thousands of adorable videos and photos like this from your child's first year, contact us today to get started on a First Year Film. Don't let these moments go unappreciated, and instead take the time to enjoy these priceless memories of that magical first year. For the next 3 days we're offering $100 off all First Year Smitten Film's (Director's Cut only). No matter your child's age, it's never too late to go back and make a film to relive their first year. 📷 @kristen.sibal #firstbirthday #firstyearmemories #replayreliverepeat

02/25/2020

"I'm not a regular mom, I'm a cool mom." Loving this adorable mama/daughter duo 📷 @elliandflo #twinning #mamaandme

02/23/2020

🎉 There's a big celebration here at Smitten today 🎉 Oliver Ridd, the youngest child of Smitten Films' founder, @lisa.k.ridd, is 1️⃣ today! We couldn't be more excited for her and her family and love seeing how much he’s grown in just a short year. In celebration we're offering $100 off all First Year Films for new clients during the month of February (Director's Cut only). Contact us today to get started and check out our stories for how they are celebrating! #babysfirstyear #firstbirthday

02/21/2020

Our motivation👆🏻. One of our favorite types of films we create at Smitten are First Year Films, meant to celebrate a baby’s incredible first year. It’s such a special time in a family’s life, and often one that flies by. We ❤️ hearing about how much a First Year Film means to all the amazing mamas who commission them. No matter the age of your child, it’s never to late to go back and start yours today. Contact us to get started, or visit our link in bio to learn more. #firstyearmagic #documentyourdays #newborndays

02/20/2020

We know how exhausting and hectic it can be right after delivery, but we promise you won't regret capturing those initial sweet moments with you, your partner, and your new baby in the hospital. One of our favorite tips we tell clients is to have someone capture video and photos of your new little family right after labor. The emotions are so raw and you can really feel the overwhelming love in the room. Thanks for sharing this intimate and sweet moment with us @ockeydockey #firstmoments #photographytips #newborndays

02/18/2020

A first birthday is a milestone, both for parents and a baby. During this first year you and your child experience so many incredible moments and so many firsts for each of you. It’s important to celebrate and treasure this pivotal time in your family's life and that’s where we come in! Let Smitten create a first year film for you and your family to cherish for years to come. Contact us today to get started and relive those first year moments 💫 For the month of February we’re offering $100 off to all first time clients who make a First Year Film (Director’s Cut only) so don’t miss out. #replayreliverepeat #firstyearbirthday #babysfirstbirthday

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Grateful to all the heroes who are on the frontlines fighting this pandemic ❤️ THANK YOU 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 #nyctough #clapbecausewecare #healthcareworkers

This sweet First Year film serves as another reminder for how quickly the time passes in a baby’s first year. As time goes on and your child begins to do new things it can be difficult to remember back to the days when they were just learning how to roll over, crawl, and babble, as cute as it is. A First Year Smitten Film captures those priceless milestones and ensures you have those memories to relive forever. Bring back those baby memories and check out our link in bio for how you can start your child’s First Year Smitten Film today. We’re currently offering $100 off First Year Films for the month of February so don’t wait! (first time clients, Director's Cut only). #newbornmoments #babysfirstyear #replayreliverepeat

*PRO TIP* We've said it before, and we'll say it again: It's SO important to shoot horizontal when capturing photos and videos. The devices that we watch content on are widescreen, so if your videos and images are vertical there will be a lot of blank space on either side of the imagery. Plus shooting horizontally allows you to capture much more of what you see and gives you a wider canvas. #shoothorizontal #photographytips #photographytipsandtricks

We're so excited to announce a new series we're launching, "Moments into Memories with Smitten Films." Each month we will be featuring a trailer which highlights a Smitten family's celebratory milestone. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This month we're honored to be featuring the Duda Family and their ridiculously cute daughter, Izzy. We loved telling the story of Izzy's first year, and @jennylouiseduda made this easier by capturing everything so perfectly. Between weekly photos with Izzy (which is very impressive, and something we just posted about last week!) and watching Izzy hilariously play with her "fur-sibling" it was so much fun to create. DM us today for how to create your own!

Such a magical night on Wednesday at the @maisonetteworld holiday pop-up, #maisonetteonmercer ! We had a chance to celebrate 2018 memories with some amazing NYC mamas - and got some holiday shopping done to boot (my 7 year old is going to die when she sees the rose gold skateboard I snagged her). . We also shared the mini-films we made for the @maisonetteworld founders @sylvanitas and @luisanamder (check Lu’s out here, sound 📣ON to hear these adorable sisters) and explained why we think making a Year in Review film for your family is such an amazing gift! . If you are in NYC and can stop by tomorrow, Saturday December 1st, the Smitten team will be there from 2-4pm making “mini-movies” of your and your mini getting into the holiday spirit together (see Maisonette ‘s FB event for more details!)

We loved working with the warm and kind @allierizzo on a film of her snuggly son Henry’s first six months. 👶🏼 Allie commissioned this film as a holiday gift and can’t wait to watch it with her husband, parents and in-laws this Christmas. 🎄 While we make many, many Year in Review films for a baby’s first year, we are also always happy to make a film recapping a shorter amount of time (like Henry’s first six months) - especially when there’s an occasion like Christmas that makes the film especially apropos. We know Allie already felt overwhelmed by the amount of footage she had captured of Henry in the first six months alone... and felt pretty relieved to have Smitten come in and get her organized and celebrating her memories! And now she’s got an amazing holiday gift to give all the people she loves most, too!

Still looking for that special gift for your spouse, parents or in-laws this year? We can honestly say that a Year In Review film is the most thrilling gift for a family who wants to treasure and celebrate all the fun-filled times they shared together in 2018. We can do a film of your year or of a special family trip. These digital heirlooms will be loved for generations! Contact us to create your film today, or to buy a gift card so that your loved one can make one with us in 2019.

We know how important your family memories are to you. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 This holiday season, @smittenfilms and @masonlane_art are coming together to bring you two beautiful ways to enjoy those memories and give an unforgettable holiday present 🎁 to your family. 🎺🎉 Presenting the Moments to Memories holiday package! 🎺🎉 With this special offer you will get... (1) A custom Smitten Family Film with all your favorite videos and photos 🎞 (2) An expertly-designed Family Gallery Wall from our friends at Mason Lane 📸 ...all at preferred pricing! Contact us today at [email protected] to learn more! We can’t wait to help you get those holiday gifts off your checklist and help you get your 2018 footage organized, all at the same time! ✅✅✅

To all the lovely mamas following us, this one ☝🏼☝🏼is for YOU! We collaborated with our favorite fellow Tribeca mama, @mamaandtata, and @kiralovest to bring you our first ever #smittenproduction celebrating all the hard work you do and the beautiful love you spread. We learned a few important things shooting this video: 1) your kids love and appreciate you just the way you are 2) we love how they are always noticing/loving on us, just like we are always noticing/loving on them (after all, what is love but really paying attention to that person and their needs) 3) reinforced what we already knew - that moms are EVERYTHING and 4) that we are ready to roll out more #smittenproduction, so drop us a line to enquire more about what this entails. Happy Mother’s Day to all you lovely mamas out there, doing what is you do best…you (ps - head over to @mamaandtata, she is sponsoring a great Mother’s Day giveaway today and pps check out our stories to some more #bts from the shoot!). #mothersday #thesmittenlife #productionlife

Smitten Films x Mother Untitled

On this first day of 2018, we're honored to share a Smitten First Years Film that we recently made for Mother Untitled founder Neha Leela Ruch. The videos and images of her son Bodie's first two years are adorable, but the images of Neha laughing, cheers-ing and dancing her way into motherhood are equally delightful. What a beautiful celebrations of the new chapters they have both walked into! Here's to your new journeys in 2018 and all that lies ahead. Happy New Year!

Brrr it’s getting cold out there! Hope this image will warm you up... Have you ever seen someone so snuggly? Could someone get this little lady some cocoa please?

#alltheholidayfeels as we get into the month of December! Try this #smittentip while you put up your holiday decorations: prop up your phone, set it to time lapse, walk away and get all hands on deck (and yes, expect funny faces to the camera from 8 year olds)! So much love and so much fun.

Wishing you a warm and fuzzy Thanksgiving with love, apples, and Smitten-worthy memories. That should do it. #happythanksgiving2017 #theonesthatyoulove #thesmittenlife

Fall thank goodness you've made it 🍁! We were watching family film clips 🎬 like this on repeat because we missed you so much. Now with Halloween behind us we can enjoy those last cool days before things get really cold. And there are few things as magical✨ or bring as much joy and laughter as playing with your sister in a big pile of leaves🍂. Can you feel the ❤️between these two? #thesmittenlife #capturemomentslikethese #yourjoyforever

Running through the week like we're going for the gold, but we've got nothing on these soccer stars!

Smitten Films Family Vacation Film

Missing summer already? Make sure your family’s extraordinary memories are never forgotten by turning your footage into an unforgettable Smitten Film (like this one currently featured over at Kid & Coe!) Get in touch now to begin making a Smitten Film that your family will treasure forever.

Annual highlight films are the foundation of Smitten Films. You give us the thousands of 📷and hours of 🎞you've taken and we give you...this 👇🏼(and a much longer version and plenty of other goodies). It's an honor creating them year after year for our clients, and amazing to watch their families grow. When this crew 👇🏼started with us 4 years ago they were a family of 4 with 2 toddlers . Now a family of 5 with the 3 kids in elementary school, they bring the party 🎉 to everything they do. Anyone other than us 🙋🏻🙋🏻want to be adopted by them? #fromthearchives #familyfilm #beholdyourbliss

This weekend, may your skies be sunny ☀️, your hydrangeas be blooming 🌿, and your cannonballs be EPIC 💦(ps-ever wonder what to do with those 30 photos you take of the exact same thing? Now you know ☝🏼☝🏼 #yourewelcome) #getsmitten #makememories

The Kelleher Boys Annual Highlight Film

Thanks so much Robin for letting us share this amazing mini version of your 4th (!) annual highlight film with our community. We are so inspired by your loving and playful approach to motherhood and your beautiful boys.

When shooting #familytrip footage, take a moment to get a few "establishing shots" of your new location 🏞🌆🌉. When you look back, you will be instantly transported to the majestic scenery and that magical time with your family! ✨✨✨✨ 📹@toastandcandy #tellyourstory #beholdyourbliss #fromthearchives

SUMMER is: prime time for memory making - pool parties 🏊, barbecues 🍔, and family time. When you take your phone out to capture all the fun, make sure to hold it HORIZONTALLY! It might feel a little awkward at first, but it’s totally worth it. Here’s why: If you shoot horizontally, your image is captured wide screen, just like 💻 and 📺 screens and when you watch that footage on a 💻 or 📺 screen, the image will fill the screen beautifully (no more awkward black strips on either side like with vertical images). Now get out there and shoot (you can thank us later!!!). #smittentips #getsmitten #makememories TAG A FRIEND who could use this tip! 👇🏼👇🏼

Tyler Turns 2!

Here's a sneak peak at a film due to be screened at an adorable little boy's upcoming 2nd birthday party. Happy Birthday, Tyler!

There's nothing like the first year of a baby's life; the milestones, the changes, the emotions are incomparable. That's why we love making these films above all others...Happy First Birthday, Avery!

There's nothing like the first year of a baby's life. All the milestones, changes, and emotions are incomparable. We're always very excited to make these really meaningful films for clients and this one was no exception. Happy 1st birthday Avery!

Katy turns 3!

It's been a while since we shared a client's film with you all! This one covers the 3rd year of a sweet girl's life (she is the best big sister- ever!). It was shown at her 3rd birthday party a few weeks ago and apparently she's been watching it at every opportunity since! Enjoy!